YOU can Participate in MS Surveys & Activities
Watch your email for upcoming surveys coming your way. Dr. Kidd, at the MS Center, wants to hear directly from people living with MS to better understand why or why not those with MS take Disease-Modifying Treatments (DMTs). Whether you take or do not take a DMT or...
MS Patients May Meet Criteria for Sjögren’s Diagnosis, Study Reports
Symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome, including dry eyes and mouth, were observed among 16 people with multiple sclerosis (MS), three of whom met the diagnostic criteria for Sjögren’s in a recent study. Given this low number, however, it’s unclear if there is a true...
More Than 50 Shades of Gray
Spring is rapidly approaching. It’s warming up outside. The trees are starting to bloom. And inside our home, I am once again plotting to refresh the place. Out with old decorations, and in with the new! Declutter that closet! Donate the table and chairs that still...
Cognitive Training Paired With tDCS Aids Patients
#ACTRIMS2022 – Cognitive Training Paired With tDCS Aids Patients Electrically stimulating the brain while doing at-home cognitive training games can help to prevent a decline in cognition for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly those with more advanced...
New DMT for MS Patients
Bafiertam is a new oral Disease-Modifying Therapy for relapsing forms of MS. The active ingredient in Bafiertam is Monomethyl Fumarate or MMF. It has the same active ingredient as other fumarates (Tecfidera and Vumerity). Bafiertam has the same established efficacy...
The Virginia Energy Assistance Program (EAP) assists low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The EAP consists of four components: Fuel Assistance, Crisis Assistance, Cooling Assistance and Weatherization Assistance. Click on the flyer for more information.
Our Mission Statement
Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including veterans.
Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that may be able to assist with their needs.
Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted-living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups like ours.